College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Program Director: Dr. Jacob Freeman, Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Museum Director/Program Administrator: Dr. Molly Cannon, Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Advisor: Tom Liljegren, CHaSS Advising
Department Head: Dr. Judson Finley, Department of Sociology & Anthropology
Location: Old Main, 252
Phone: (435) 797-7545
E-mail: molly.cannon@usu.edu
The Museum of Anthropology is a teaching unit under the program’s umbrella that offers a certificate in Museum Studies. The certificate program is unique among offerings at Utah’s public and private institutions, in that a certificate can be earned as a complement to a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree in any field. The 24-credit certification program, which features supporting coursework from nearly two dozen departments and programs across the USU campus, educates students in museum administration, collections management and care, and interpretation and exhibition skills. Interested students should consult the USU Museum of Anthropology curator or Anthropology staff assistant for more information on the certificate and a list of course and internship requirements.
Utah State University’s Museum Studies Certificate is designed to provide both undergraduate and graduate students with a strong theoretical and experiential foundation (1) for graduate work with the field of Museum Studies; (2) paid jobs in museum settings upon graduation; and/or (3) voluntary service at Utah’s 250+ museums.
Certificate
The certificate program is unique among offerings at Utah’s public and private institutions, in that a certificate can be earned as a complement to a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree in any field.
Admission Requirements
Interested students are urged to meet with the Museum Curator or certificate advisor as early as possible to ensure efficient course planning.
